Usually means: Become cheerful or more lively.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (chirk up)

verb:  (idiomatic, transitive) To make more cheerful; to cause to perk up.
verb:  (idiomatic, intransitive) To become more cheerful; to perk up or become animated or enthusiastic.

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